Heat wave begins

I've become a mole. Today's brilliant sunlight is blinding me. Temperatures are going to soar this week. It's time to start watering regularly again.

Tag's blue ceanothus and iris

This is my new yard. It feels quite private. I dislike being so exposed everywhere else. Someday the trees and shrubs we've planted will grow enough to provide privacy in other areas but this is a nice place to relax now. Tux has already found her special place under the trees behind the bench. It's very nice to have this open to the rest of the yard.